NAU Giving Day 2022

Do you have a passion for caring for the community? 

The world needs caring people like you, and NAU is a natural partner to your personal mission to make others feel cared for and supported on their journeys. NAU fosters an environment of shared responsibility through a variety of programs and initiatives that support community well-being on and off campus. 

Looking for a way to impact vulnerable NAU students and the community? You can make a real difference by donating to one of these funds: 

• Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic – The NAU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic provides evaluation and therapy services for children and adults with communication and swallowing disorders such as stuttering, aphasia, speech disorders, and more. Often these services are not covered by insurance, but thanks to donations the clinic provides reduced and no-cost services to remove financial barriers that may prevent an individual from receiving much-needed intervention. Services are provided by graduate student clinicians working toward earning their master’s degrees in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology. Learn more on the Clinic's webpage.

• Blavin Scholars Program – Established in 2010 by Paul and Amy Blavin, the program was created to support youth aging out of foster care in their dreams to achieve a post-secondary education. Through comprehensive individual and program support, the Blavin Scholars Program helps students navigate and maximize their college experience as they pursue a bachelor’s degree at Northern Arizona University. Learn more on the program's webpage.
  
  

• Early Childhood Education Center – NAU is launching a new Early Childhood Education Center! Designed as a place to train early childcare educators and be a hub for research, the center will also provide exceptional care for the children of NAU students, faculty, and staff.   
  
  

• Community Access to Care – Did you know that the NAU Dental Hygiene Clinic is open to the public? Anyone can receive affordable, preventative dental services from students in the dental hygiene program. The clinic also offers free dental exams during events such as the Kiddie Clinic and Smiles for Veterans. Your support of the Community Access to Care program ensures these events remain accessible. Learn more on the clinic's webpage.
  
  

• Institute for Human Development – The Institute for Human Development is a research and training program that promotes full inclusion by advancing attitudes that value persons with disabilities and enhance access to all aspects of the human experience. The institute is part of a national network of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and supports over 20 training, research, technical assistance, and model service projects statewide in Arizona. Learn more on the Institute's webpage.